Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/7/22 9:59 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was activated from the injured list Friday and made his season debut. He's expected to be the primary third baseman while also moving around the infield to keep shortstop Nick Ahmed and second baseman Ketel Marte fresh and healthy. That rotation, along with off days for himself, opens up plate appearances for prospect Geraldo Perdomo, who remains on the roster following Rojas' activation.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 5/6/22 6:12 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
He will presumably slot into the lineup after going 2-for-5 with a double, a steal, four walks and one strikeout in two rehab games. Rojas' power could be affected by the deadened baseball, but he should play almost every day and is eligible at several positions.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Thu 5/5/22 7:29 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) has played two games as part of a rehab assignment for Triple-A Reno. He's 2-for-5 with four walks, a double, two RBI and a stolen base.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas served as the designated hitter Tuesday then third base Wednesday, each time playing nine innings. The Diamondbacks plan to welcome him back at some point during a homestand that kicks off Friday against the Rockies.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Mon 5/2/22 7:07 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) will soon begin a rehab assignment and is expected back in the majors during Arizona's upcoming homestand, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas, who has been getting at-bats in extended spring training games, will play for "one or maybe two games" at Triple-A Reno. The rehab assignment likely rules out a return while the Diamondbacks finish a road trip in Miami, but Rojas could make his season debut at some point during the nine-game homestand that begins Friday against Colorado. He played seven innings at shortstop Saturday, but that was to ensure he's comfortable moving around the infield if needed. Lovullo indicated Rojas will see most of his innings at third base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 5/1/22 9:15 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) is unlikely to return for Arizona's series against the Marlins beginning Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas is still progressing and taking at-bats in extended spring training. It's unclear if the organization wants to see him on a minor-league rehab assignment or if at-bats at the team's training facility are enough.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Wed 4/27/22 7:47 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) played five innings of a game at extended spring training Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas had been taking batting practice and doing fielding drills, but Tuesday's activity was his first game action while recovering from injury. He's scheduled to take Wednesday off before returning to action Thursday. Rojas was seemingly headed for an everyday role at third base when the oblique injury cropped up during spring training. Since then, shortstop Nick Ahmed returned from a shoulder injury and shortstop prospect Geraldo Perdomo has been eased in to third base. If Perdomo remains in the majors to play the hot corner, Rojas could revert to the utility infield role he filled when he first came up in 2019. The Diamondbacks do not plan to use him in the outfield, a nod to the defensive lapses made by several players that have been asked to defend positions at which they are less familiar.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 4/22/22 8:16 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) was scheduled to hit off a velocity machine Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo indicated facing the machine is a step up from normal batting practice, which suggests Rojas is progressing from the Grade 2 strain suffered late in spring training. Upon his return, Rojas is expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 4/16/22 7:15 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) has begun swinging a bat, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
That's a seemingly quick progression for Rojas, who was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain. The Diamondbacks are getting by at third base with a rotation of bodies until Rojas is ready to rejoin the team.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Thu 4/7/22 3:24 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Rojas will miss "weeks, not days" due to a Grade 2 right oblique strain, so his placement on the injured list isn't very surprising. Drew Ellis will start at third base and bat eighth Opening Day for Arizona, while Sergio Alcantara should also see playing time at the hot corner while Rojas is sidelined.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 4/3/22 3:31 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Rojas will be out for "weeks, not days" after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was set to start on the left side of Arizona's infield, but he'll now be sidelined for Opening Day with the oblique strain. The 31-year-old could be sidelined for at least the first month of the campaign, though he doesn't yet have an official timeline for his return. Sergio Alcantara and Drew Ellis could see more playing time as a result of the injury.